Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man Galium trifidum which ranges from a Red

which ranges from a Red Delicious sort of red to a little browner nearer the bottom

The woman lost one little arm along the way

I was struck by the terrific delicacy of this original engraving from 1814

and a very sharp one

Vintage Relief Carving of Melancholic Looking Young Man Galium trifidum which ranges from a RedNot an especially skillful carving, but it's one I'd be inclined to have an ongoing conversation with, encouraging this young fellow to cheer up a bit! I've got a bit of a weakness for what might be described as portraits of the artist as a young man (or young woman!) and would venture to guess this was indeed a self portrait, maybe carved in art class, capturing its maker in a moment of youthful angst. 9 3 4" x 7 5 8" x 5 8" thick, with a dark stain